I use a peak rotary vice I picked up used on ebay. Cost $130 and came with a lower end fly tying kit and a bunch of material for tying freshwater flies. I used the piss out of it and it still works fine... Just replaced all my hand tools with nicer stuff.

Might be sacrilegious here but I don't see the value in spending a $600+ on a vice that does the same exact thing as mine. It holds a hook and spins.

 

I like my Regal

 

I own a DynaKing Trekker, have used a Renzeetti Traveler and Peak. If i was to do it again, i'd pick the Peak in a heartbeat. I think build quality is comparable to the other 2, I like the jaws much more than either of the others, has a heavier base, and its much cheaper.

 

I used a Renzetti traveler for years but grew frustrated with hte fact that the jaws pivot on the front fine adjustment screw. I had to replace that screw numerous times because it would get bent when I had to really crank down on a hook, I.E. tying deer hair on a thick hook. I wanted to upgrade to collet style jaws, and would love a Dyna King Barracuda, but just can't justify the coin. I bought a Peak and have been very happy with it, especially for the money. It is not as "refined" as the Renzetti or Dyna King, but functionally it fills my needs very well. I also like that the pedistal base is huge and heavy.

 

I like my Peak rotary. Nothing fancy, didn't break the bank, and I haven't found anything that I dislike about it.

 

+1 for the Peak. Love mine. No complaints

 

I have a peak, I have no real complaints. But it is all I know other than a real cheap one I got from a kit. They don't look super sexy, but they get the job done.

 

Dyna King barracuda for the win,
but I do drive a Cadillac...

 

I wonder if I could get a Dyna King Bro Deal.

 

Another Peak Rotary user here. Happy with mine and not sure I would replace it with anything but another Peak.

 

I have the Griffin and the Renzetti. The only issue I had with the Griffin is the screw down jaws, big deal I know... lol. Only reasons I went to the Renzetti is because it has a cam lock and I found it on sale and saved a good bit of money. Only negative about the Renzetti is it has a ratcheting head. So if you rotate it by the handle it’ll only spin one way. But, you can simply spin it by the end knob if you need to spin it both ways.

 

I have the griffin spider rotary, I bought it discounted and it does what I want, hold a hook without slipping and rotate. Honestly I wish I would have got the peak or Renzetti but this one works well enough where it doesn’t warrant replacement and was worth what I paid for it.
Coming from a non rotary vise to a rotary I don’t think I could ever go back.

 

Another satisfied Peak customer.

I also have an older, non-rotary Regal. If I were tying nothing but bigger flies and didn't mind the extra cost, I'd have a rotary Regal.

 

I've had my traveler over 10 years now. Nothing good and nothing bad to say about it. It just does its job!!

 

Contrary to most thinking, I find that the simplest and smallest vise that will hold the hook you want to tie on is the best choice. I am totally happy with my HMH Spartan. There is less vise to get in the way of my fingers and less movement of the hook while working.

 

Griffin Montana mongoose, great vise and easy to use especially if you want to stay with a griffin. Tied thousands of flies with mine o er the last 7-8 years

 

The Renzetti Saltwater Traveler (left hand version) was my first vise, and one zillion flies later, it still does the trick. I can't imagine anything I'd like it to do that it does not do - which I'm sure is the case for any quality vise. We're the ones doing all the work - the vise just sits there (and spins, occasionally.)

 

I’ve got two, a Renzetti Traveler and a HMH Spartan. I like the Renzetti better simply because it’s easier and quicker for me to get the hook secure in the Renzetti and the hook stays secure. Nothing really wrong with the HMH, it just takes a little more fiddling with to get the hook set. The Renzetti is a pedestal base and I like that better than the C-clamp Spartan. Securing the hook effortlessly and quickly is the chief thing I want a vise to do.

 

I have the Griffin and the Renzetti. The only issue I had with the Griffin is the screw down jaws, big deal I know... lol. Only reasons I went to the Renzetti is because it has a cam lock and I found it on sale and saved a good bit of money. Only negative about the Renzetti is it has a ratcheting head. So if you rotate it by the handle it’ll only spin one way. But, you can simply spin it by the end knob if you need to spin it both ways.

I believe you can adjust it so that it’s non-ratcheting.

 

Man that would be great. I know you can flip it to ratchet the other way for tying left handed. I’ll have to dig deeper and see how to do it. Still a relatively new vise for me.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

I've been using the Renzetti Saltwater traveler for about 22yrs now and have very few complaints tying bushels of flies over the years. No doubt the Peak is another great value in a vice and have tied some good flies off of that one too.

Backbone has my dream vice and it's still on my bucket list after all these years. Humm, maybe one day.

 

I've been using the Renzetti Saltwater traveler for about 22yrs now and have very few complaints tying bushels of flies over the years. No doubt the Peak is another great value in a vice and have tied some good flies off of that one too.

Backbone has my dream vice and it's still on my bucket list after all these years. Humm, maybe one day. But I was wondering if I had to drive a Caddy to own one? I'm not a Caddy type of guy anyway, tho.

Its HARD holding these alligators down...
Wooooooooo

 

peak rotary is the best bang for your buck. I’ve had mine over 15 years and have tied well over a thousand flies from size 20 midges to 6/0 shark flies.

 

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I use the Nor Vice. I like rotary vices in general as they allow me to make sure that my flies achieve balance and symmetry. I can easily switch jaws for trout flies [small] to larger saltwater flies. I also tie tube flies for use while fishing for cuda.

 

I have two DynaKing’s, a Barracuda and a Professional and agree with comments regarding the Peak vise. That said the Barracuda is nice at home but I like the simplicity of the Pro and it’s nice for traveling. I have a base, table and rail mount fit it which can be secured to a tubular rail on the boat - BTW I drive a Tesla....no not really that’s BS, I drive a truck....ha..ha! Incidentally, the Pro does everything I need for any type of fly tying...period.

 

Dyna King barracuda for the win,
but I do drive a Cadillac...

I had a Peak for years, but the hook would slip with a lot of pressure. I have been tying with a Dynaking Barracuda and love how the hook fits in a groove, no way it can slip. I have friends that tie on Regal and they are really nice too

 

Hey Steve, hope the fishing has been good for you there in the Pine Island area. I cut my teeth on a Regal and even a knockoff regal. Strong jaws for sure. But there is nothing like turning a fly on that perfect zero axis.

 

I cannot say enough great things about my Regal. It was a huge purchase as a starving college student in the 90s, and has performed perfectly in every application. Their customer service is outstanding as well, I did return it once to have the jaws replaced.

 

One more for peak

also they are coming out with a new style clamp instead of the typical jaws